WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH THE
ASSOCIATION OF GUERNSEY CHARITIES?

The Association of Guernsey Charities is looking for people to join Council – the management committee of the charity.  This is a great opportunity to be a part of a unique Bailiwick organisation at an important time for the local voluntary and charitable sector.

OVERVIEW
The Association of Guernsey Charities (AGC) was formed in 1984 as the umbrella organisation for the Voluntary and Charitable Sector in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.  The main functions are to support, champion, and connect the sector.  It represents the sector within the island, through engagement with government, business, professional bodies, and the public.  Bona-fide local organisations can apply to join the AGC (with a single joining fee of £10).

MISSION
To help volunteers and charities throughout the Bailiwick of Guernsey build and develop, so that people and organisations can achieve their aims and make a positive difference to our community.

MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
The AGC is run by a Council comprising five officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Secretary) and additional Council Members (currently five) who are appointed as Sector Representatives.  All Council Members are the Trustees of the AGC, and carry responsibility to ensure the AGC complies with its obligations, stated aims, and relevant local regulations.  Council members must uphold the name and reputation of the AGC, promote and demonstrate a culture of good governance, and be ambassadors for the local voluntary and charitable sector.

Council meetings are monthly and there is a full Annual General Meeting (AGM) open to all members charities.  All Council positions are entirely voluntary roles, and members receive no remuneration.  Council members are elected at the AGM with votes cast by the membership.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
The AGC is currently looking for two new people to join Council to fill vacancies for the positions of Secretary, and Sector Representative. 

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AGC COUNCIL - SECRETARY
The Secretary is an officer of the Association, with responsibilities consistent with the position. 

The successful person must be trustworthy, well organised, and computer literate (standard office software, email, etc.).  A working knowledge or experience of the charitable sector would be an advantage, although not essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties are:
  • Organise monthly Council meetings
  • Work with the Chairman to prepare agenda
  • Take minutes of meetings, and promptly produce and distribute to Council
  • Collate and share documents with Council members via Google Drive
  • Liaison and coordination between Council, as required
  • Work with Council members in organising:
    • The AGM
    • Charity forums
    • The annual Charities Fete at Government House
  • Deal with certain enquiries from members, stakeholders and the general public, and direct to Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Sector Reps as appropriate
  • Active participation in AGC Council meetings, supporting its aims and objectives, and upholding the values of the AGC.
  • Promoting and demonstrating a culture of good governance

COMMITMENT
The role does not require large amounts of time outside of meetings, as most email correspondence is handled by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.  Council members are not expected to attend every monthly meeting throughout the year, and arrangements would be made, as required, to cover the necessary Secretarial duties of minutes and agenda.

FURTHER DETAILS
If you are interested in this position or would like further information please contact the Chairman, Malcolm Woodhams:  chairman@charity.org.gg



AGC COUNCIL – SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE
The AGC membership (charities) is divided into twelve charity sectors, with each led by an AGC Council member appointed as Sector Representative.  The Sector Representative is the primary point of contact for matters concerning their sector, and is expected to have a detailed knowledge of specific issues or concerns, together with news about sector charities.  These can be raised and discussed at monthly Council meetings.
The successful person must be trustworthy, well organised, and be computer literate (standard office software, email, etc.).  A good working knowledge or experience of the charitable sector would be an advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties are:
  • Representing the views of charities within the specified sector
  • Pro-actively developing and maintaining contact with charities in specified sector
  • Monitoring AGC Sector email account and promptly responding to enquiries
  • Showing authoritative and decisive leadership for sector related matters
  • Promoting and demonstrating a culture of good governance
  • Identifying key metrics to demonstrate the health of specific sector
  • Recognising matters of sector-specific concern or opportunity and raising at AGC Council meetings
  • Where appropriate, organising focus groups to discuss priorities and/or gauge feedback
  • Organising AGC sector-specific events
  • Input into sector-specific discussions with third parties (e.g. external stakeholders, States of Guernsey, etc.)
  • Active participation in AGC Council meetings, supporting its aims and objectives, and upholding the values of the AGC.

COMMITMENT
The role does not require large amounts of time outside of meetings, as most email correspondence is handled by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.  Council members are not expected to attend every monthly meeting throughout the year.  Dependant on experience, some time may need to be invested to accumulate knowledge and understand the specific charity sector.

FURTHER DETAILS
If you are interested in this position or would like further information please contact the Chairman, Malcolm Woodhams:  chairman@charity.org.gg